charge and sales tax. The ceremony fee includes white folding chairs (outdoor events) or banquet chairs (indoor events, standing microphone and sound system for the exchange of vows.

Confirm Event - A non-refundable deposit in the amount of 25% of the estimated event total is required together with a signed catering agreement. Further deposits will be outlined in your catering agreement.

To guarantee an event date, both parties must have agreed upon and fully executed

a Catering Agreement, which will be submitted upon request following this proposal. Should another customer request the event date and function spaces and are able to sign an agreement immediately with Hotel, Hotel will advise Client and Client will have (2) Business days to sign the Catering Agreement and confirm the arrangements on a definite basis or Hotel may at its option enter into an agreement with another client.

Extended Hour Event – Beyond the contractual five hours your bar service may be extended at a charge of $15++ per guest (based on actual guest count at time of extension) per additional hour for up to seven hours. Beyond seven hours, overtime and

server fee charges will apply.

Guarantee – The guarantee for the number of guests attending all food

functions is required by 12:00 noon three- business days prior to the

event. You will be charged for your guaranteed guest count or your actual

guest attendance, whichever is greater. If you do not provide a guarantee

by three business days prior the number expected “#PPL” or “Set” as indicated on the Banquet Event Order will be the final guarantee.

Payment – Final pre-payment is required (10) business days prior to the event date along with a completed credit card authorization form so we have a form of payment on file should there be a remaining balance at the conclusion of your event.

Valet Parking – Valet parking services are provided at a reduced rate of $ 10 per vehicle. These charges may be posted to the master account or will be billed to the individual guest upon arrival. Self-parking is available. Overnight parking is provided for hotel guests at prevailing rate and billed to the individual guest room account.

Wedding Menu Tasting - A complimentary tasting will be extended for up to 4 guests for all plated wedding dinners with a food and beverage minimum expenditure of $20,000 exclusive of tax and service. Tastings are limited to Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 2pm – 5pm. Your tasting will be scheduled a maximum

of 2 months in advance of your wedding and feature “tasting” portions of your pre-selected/contracted menu.

Outdoor events – All outdoor events will have suitable indoor area reserved if inclement weather occurs. Weather calls will be made by 2:00pm for evening events. The hotel will relocate outdoor events when the chance of rain is higher than 30%. A fee of $2,000 will be applied to any event that is set outdoors and need to be moved after the weather call deadline. Event may be delayed as a result. Hotel is not responsible for any items damaged due to inclement weather.

Noise Ordinance – All outdoor music is subject to the City of Fort Lauderdale noise ordinances. Outdoor music must end by 10:00pm.

Audio Visual – The hotel partners with PSAV for all audio visual,

lighting and power needs. A power drop may be necessary for entertainment and décor set up whose power requirements go beyond the capability of the room utilized.

Décor and Entertainment – All menus are inclusive of standard event equipment such as tables, chairs, white floor length linens glassware, china and flatware. All décor must be approved with your Catering/Conference Services Manager prior to the event date. Delivery of decorations, equipment or exhibits must be coordinated with the hotel in advance. Items may not be attached to the walls and/or ceilings causing damage. Confetti, glitter, smoke machine and open flame are prohibited in our event spaces.

Excessive clean up charges may apply.

Alcohol – Florida State Liquor Commission regulates the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. B Ocean is responsible for the administration for these regulations held on its premises. It is the Hotel policy that no alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into the hotel.

Kosher - The hotel does not have a kosher kitchen, but a preferred outside caterer can be used for Glatt Kosher events. The hotel has a $45 per plate fee, separate from labor, service and tax. All beverages must be provided by the hotel.

Wedding Planners – The Catering Sales Manager will handle all aspects of the food and beverage coordination for your event and will guide you through the detailing process and coordination within the hotel only. The hotel requires a professional wedding planner for weddings of 100 guests and higher and strongly recommends a professional wedding planner for weddings of under 100 guests to assist with all of your needs.

Bridal Room: We are delighted to offer a complimentary bridal suite for weddings of $15,000 or more. We offer a complimentary Ocean View Balcony King Room for $10,000 - $15,000 and 20% off best-selling rates for weddings under $10,000. All charges are subject to 23% service charge and 6% sales tax and resort fees.